If we could each revisit the moment of our birth, we’d probably learn that we all came into the world in a pretty similar fashion: naked, cold, and crying—and quickly wrapped up in a small, soft cotton blanket for warmth and comfort. When someone sends you a photo of a newborn baby to announce the family’s good news, it’s very likely you’ll spot the iconic pink and blue striped baby blanket most hospitals stock by the hundreds. It makes perfect sense, of course: it brings immediate warmth to a newborn baby (who’s usually pretty cold and also rather mad about it!), it’s easier to change than those cute little newborn onesies with all the buttons and snaps, and there’s really no need to look stylish and snazzy in the first hours of one’s life, anyway. But have you ever wondered where these cozy, perfectly tiny-person-sized blankets came from? Today, we’ll check out a short history of the baby blanket, from the prehistoric era through the 20th century and today. Read More »

Everywhere you look, there are lights on the trees, candles in the windows and wreaths on the doors. This means it’s officially holiday shopping time! Maybe it’s your baby’s first Christmas this year, and you’re not sure what to get for someone who’s under a year old (and probably isn’t incredibly interested in toys for toddlers quite yet.) Or maybe you’re hoping to surprise a friend or sibling’s little one with a special gift this holiday season, but you don’t know where to start. We’re here today with a list of top 10 baby gifts for Christmas that Mom, Dad, and that important little person will all love and treasure for years to come. Read More »

The holidays are just around the corner, and many families are eager to give back to their communities or make charitable contributions in the spirit of the season. And since it’s never too early to begin teaching empathy to your children, now is a great time to make a donation to a worthy cause. With so many people in need, how can you possibly determine the best foundations to support? Today, we’ll take you through 25 great charities for children around the world, some of whose names you may be hearing for the first time. When it comes to deciding where you’ll donate, the sky’s the limit! Read More »

About BabyBlankets.com

BabyBlankets.com provides you with an unmatched variety of adorable baby blankets for boys and girls. Our prices are great, but our quality is far from being cheap. If you’re looking for stylish, high-quality personalized baby blankets, a swaddle blanket or other unique baby gifts, we have all the products you need, available for immediate delivery in every popular size. You’ll find the widest selection of organic baby blankets, security blankets, and more. Plus, most of our blankets, blankies and lovies can be customized. They can be monogrammed with a name, birthday and cute clip art. Take a look!